§ 36. Mr. HOGGEasked the Pensions Minister if he will state the definition adopted by his Department of the phrase "unaccustomed to work" when applied to childless wives?
§ Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWENA childless wife is regarded as unaccustomed to work if she has not been accustomed to work in the past.
§ Mr. HOGGEMay I ask my hon. and gallant Friend if he is aware that this definition "unaccustomed to work" is in the new circular issued by his own Ministry, and whether the definition of "unaccustomed to work" means that the woman has been unaccustomed to do work 1274 out of her home or whether it applies to a woman who has been unaccustomed to work in her home; and whether he is aware it involves the question of an addition of 6s. 6d. to her separation allowance? Will he tell the House something a woman will understand if we cannot?
§ Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWENI am quite aware it appears in the circular, but I think anybody can understand the definition I gave.
§ Mr. HOGGEI will raise this to-night on the Adjournment so that the women of this country may understand what they can apply for.